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Topic: Need some help - timing belt time (Read 3167 times)

Well, it's time for the dreaded timing belt job. I have the kit, I have the tools lined up, the only thing left I need is someone to help me the actual job. I will have the instructions with me but I would really like someone to be there who has done the timing belt on a 2.8l before in case something goes wrong. I'll be happy to pay you back in photography or whatever compensation you feel is fair for your time and/or garage if you don't feel like driving out to Elizabeth. Thanks in advance!

I have actually never done one, I witnessed and tried helping some years back when we did like 6 1.8T's in one day.

Depending on when you are planning on doing it I can probably come lend a hand if that will help. Most of the lack of response is that I don't recall any of the 2.8 owners having done the TB themselves.

yup, the V6 is an entirely different beast than the 1.8T which is pretty straight forward. I have never done a V6. With the 2 heads and valve trains, keeping the timing on spot is critical, if it were me, I would do what Kingtut suggested, pay someone to do it, for piece of mine, and warranty on their work, etc. And I am lazy too

Yeah, I sold my 2.8 before I had to do the timing belt. From what I remember, the writeups over on AudiWorld made it look doable. Mine was a 30V, I think your 12V might be a bit more simple. I'd be willing to help out if you DIY. Just never done one myself before.